I Can See a Rainbow

Story Behind the Art

Inspired by the story of Noah in the Book of Genesis, I Can See a Rainbow reflects on what happens when life feels relentless, when we seem to be caught in the same waters and unable to see a way forward.

Before the Flood, Genesis describes a world in which “the earth became corrupt before G-d, and the earth was filled with lawlessness.” It is a description that can feel uncomfortably familiar in a world where division and difference can so easily overshadow what we share.

The story of Noah is not only about destruction, but about what comes after. In Jewish tradition, the Noahide laws are understood as a universal set of principles for humanity - a reminder that we have responsibilities towards one another, regardless of who we are or where we come from.

After the Flood, G-d establishes a covenant with Noah and with the earth itself: “I have set My bow in the clouds, and it shall serve as a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.” The rainbow becomes a symbol of hope, but also of promise: a reminder that the world will not be destroyed again.

A rainbow only appears when sunlight and rain meet at the right angle. In that sense, it is also a reminder that sometimes we need to be in the right place - physically, emotionally or simply in the right frame of mind - to appreciate what is already around us. We have to slow down, look up and be open to seeing it.

I Can See a Rainbow is ultimately about that moment of recognition: that even when the Flood has not completely receded, colour can begin to return. Perhaps hope is not only about waiting for the rainbow, but being ready to see it.